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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,747.20, 1,196,730.15 and 265,212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,747.20, 1,196,730.15 and 265,212.70 is: 397,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,747.20 : 1,196,730.15 = 265,212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,747.20/1,196,730.15 = 265,212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,747.20x = 1,196,730.15 × 265,212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,747.20x = 317,388,034,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,388,034,252.91/797,747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,855.40

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